Compare 10/32 and 24/50
10/32 is smaller than 24/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
24/50 = 24 × 16/50 × 16 = 384/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 250/800 < 384/800 or 10/32 < 24/50
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